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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
4
A batch of aged newspaper clippings discusses a bank robbery near Arkansas City with pursuit by car and aircraft, plus a note on McAdoo conspiracy charges and Coolidge peace rhetoric. It includes Emporia Gazette praise for Broadview Hotel and reflections on world court debates and Lawrence relevance.
The article praises a recently completed hotel project, calling it a powerful advertisement for the town and a tangible achievement for those involved. It notes the workers’ satisfaction and reflects on earlier hopes now realized, with reference to political tensions over Russia and pre-war debts in relation to railroads and international finance.
A fragmented note discusses Lawrence facing a two horned choice to become a first class city or remove enough students from the census to drop population below 25,000. The alternative would force action causing gloom at the courthouse and reduced payroll for city workers.
The Prohibition Party holds its national convention in Columbus Ohio to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. The Republican credentials committee meets in Cleveland to address contested delegate seats. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs opens in Los Angeles as the largest U.S. gathering of women. Presbyterian leaders across the Dominion converge in Owen Sound for Canada’s General Assembly. The International Union meets in Clifton Springs with the theme The Power of Christ in Missions Today. Indiana Democrats hold their state ticket convention in Indianapolis after failing to nominate a governor candidate. The Universal Postal Union discusses international postal affairs as Congress convenes in Copenhagen. The National Foreign Trade Convention opens in Boston with James A Farrell delivering the opening address.
Gen Frank Hines directs the vast disbursement of soldier insurance for the Veterans' Bureau. A retired army officer, he was the youngest brigadier general, headed the Army Embarkation Service, moved troops to France, served in the Philippines, and earned both the Army and Navy Distinguished Service Medals.
Mr. Mann of Anytown explores how cooking reduces vitamin C in foods like beets and carrots while some vitamins persist in cooked vegetables. A short chart notes sources for vitamins A B C and D with dairy, vegetables, cereals, fruits, and egg yolk as key providers.
A divorce case is filed in district court against J. W. Hess alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. The plaintiff seeks custody of their minor child.
The Journal-World outlines a troubling editorial on crime citing a young murderer’s plea for alcohol at his home and urges Christians and fathers to oppose a wicked influence. It references moral responsibility and calls for counter effort against the scourge.
Bunji Suzuki longtime head of the Japan Federation of Labor will lead organized labor as Japan’s choice for the ILO conference in Geneva this June. Japan will send four delegates—two from the government, one from capital, and Suzuki for labor—marking a laborist triumph as workers name their own representative.
Finley W and Ruth Van Nortwick of Axtell Kansas wed by Probate Judge Menger yesterday. Armin E Woestermeyer of Kansas City Missouri and Dorothy Graeber of Lawrence received a license from Judge Menger. Wife Sues for Divorce Tffie Hess has filed a suit for
Mrs C S Parmenter and children plan a summer in Ludington Michigan with Bishop and Mrs William A Quayle. Rev Samuel S Weatherby of Lawrence attends Baker University events and visits Baldwin. Notables include Mrs Brian Muirhead, family visitors, and sports figure Mr Zabel who pitched alumni game. Juanita Camp Fire heads to Conrad's Grove for weeklong camping guided by Dora Sharpe and James Brockway.
Boston June 4 Henry Howard of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce proposed a foreign trade students exchange at the National Trade Convention as the best way to connect university foreign trade students with U S business leaders and stabilize careers in foreign trade He urged adoption by the Educational Committee of the National Foreign Trade Council noting the need to train graduates in practical manufacturing and sales while grounding them in technical fundamentals and predicting several generations before youth fully adopts such careers.
Helen and Esther depart for Kansas City for Shriner convention. Baldwin commences with Leavenworth band, families leaving for Florence and Chicago summer posts. Baker University graduation week features speeches by Rev Burgess and Dr von KleinSmid, music by Baker orchestra, plays, and alumni events.
A Capitol scene recalls Senator Royal Copeland of New York entering the upper house without a carnation in his buttonhole. Page Dick Tulley noticed the omission, himself wearing a carnation, and offered to pin it on the senator’s lapel.
Patriotic address by Dr von KleinSmid and Hoch unable to attend. Degrees awarded: 3 bachelor of music, 77 bachelor of arts. Honorary degree to Dr Thomas Coole of Shanghai. Dr O G Markham to Doctor of Laws as he leaves Baker after 37 years. Luncheon served to 400. cornerstone laid for Mulvane Hall. Summer School opens under Dr Balch. faculty travels for institute duties.
A reader extols Mayr s Wonderful Remedy claiming it cured his wife s long liver and stomach trouble after initial reluctance. The advertisement touts the product as simple and harm free, removing mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract with a money back guarantee. A separate call invites Douglas county Republicans to a June 7 mass meeting to oppose Senator Capper s renomination and elect delegates for the state convention. A South African farmer reports a crow choking on a 7 carat diamond, and Buenos Aires is noted for imposing a ten story height limit on buildings.
The article extols Resinol Ointment as an antiseptic balm to cleanse cuts and scratches and prevent infection. It notes physicians prescribed it and druggists recommend its use, highlighting its soothing effects and popularity among thousands who have used it successfully for various skin issues.
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