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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
6
A garbled early 20th century style column discusses journalism, political aides, and frustrations with presses and wires. It references Berleson, a Democratic cabinet figure, and notes changes after July 1st affecting married men. The piece also touches college editors debating training systems and athletic reliance.
The piece argues for a bold stand but notes a counter blow from the faculty. It mentions the Navy Department planning to use twelve old battleships as targets. The author names Mr Daniel and accuses Bolsheviks, urging action before firing begins and expressing faith in divine aid.
A letter from a France bound son praises the Salvation Army Lassie and predicts a larger budget funded by Elks and a nationwide drive. The Army will expand its aid to slums, theaters, banks, and saloons, with $13,000,000 pledged to start and possibly $15,000,000 total.
A brief saying notes that rewarding a good deed often prompts further benevolence and encourages continued acts of kindness, underscoring the idea that generosity breeds more generosity.
A reader from Journal-World recounts investing $600 in Prudential Life Insurance and notes that heirs have since sold $385,000 of stock with 900 shares remaining now valued at over $200,000, arguing vast profits come from policyholders. The letter emphasizes wealth generated from a small original investment.
Today marks the birthdays of several prominent individuals including George H. Murray premier of Nova Scotia born in Grand Meaddows Nova Scotia, Nobel physicist Charles G Barkla born in Edinburgh, Lord Halifax a senior church figure, Albert Sidney Burleson US Postmaster General born in San Marcos Texas, and Malcolm Patterson former governor of Tennessee born in Somerville Alabama. The brief notes celebrate diverse careers from government to science and religion.
A scrambled OCR segment cites varied historical items. It mentions executions, royal removals, New York area events, an Angl o Egyptian force clashing with Dervishes, a violent South earthquake, Mexican leader Madero entering the capital amid demonstrations, and 1915 military actions along rivers with Austrian territorial shifts. The text blends dates, places, and figures with unclear sourcing.
One year ago today German forces occupied positions on the banks of the Ancre as United States and French troops seized several villages between the Marne and Rhine. Jeremiah O Leary and six others were indicted in New York as alleged spies.
Washington June 7 former Speaker Champ Clark pursues the 1920 Democratic presidential nomination. His faction in the House resisted White House favored moves to oust him as minority leader, but Clark won leadership by acclamation as opposition faded. Newsmen report broader Democratic disaffection with the administration.
The program features Wallace Reid in You're Fired a clever comedy about holding a job to win love with misadventures through rural gigs. Also billed are The Four Worn with Pauline Frederick in a dramatic romance and The Lantern with Nazimova in a dual role exploring identity across races and social worlds.
Administration officials believe advancing on Mr. Clark could worsen the war, threaten the president’s grip on his party, and jeopardize his ability to pick a successor if he chooses not to run.
June 7 report from Washington states Senator Curtis of Kansas proposed an amendment to the war risk Insurance act. The change would allow beneficiaries to reclaim the principal sum rather than receive only monthly payments, a shift that could ease hardship for recipients who face long term financial needs.
In Washington on June 7, Representative Good, new chairman of the House appropriations committee, said economy will guide the crafting of appropriation bills. The policy stresses showing need and purpose behind requests, not merely making demands. The report notes various local mentions and public notices embedded in the dispatch.
The piece weaves John Hay poetry with a essayic critique of Wilson era politics. It condemns Republican leadership and calls out policy missteps, urging voters to demand accountability and reject demagoguery. It recalls milestones from 1819 to 1919, urging continued American engagement abroad and warning against isolationism.
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