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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented 1921 Kansas clipping notes the University of Kansas summer session opening and a broad mix of political debate. It mentions Jack Dempsey’s bruised eye, Herbert Hoover criticisms, Viereck concerns, and calls for Kansas industrial court action. Readers see talk of vacations starting June 27 as unions and workers prepare amid unsettled politics.
Editorial notes that France increasingly honors American dead and favors leaving remains in France. It cites two American bankers in Paris who initially sought repatriation but later support keeping bodies where they died. It argues Memorial Day should reflect why soldiers gave their lives and how France honors that memory.
Fragmented text suggests discussion of party strategy in Florida. Mentions Bryan and the possibility of him entering the senate from Flora, with questions about timing and party prospects. The prose is garbled and lacks clear facts.
A 1921 New York July Fourth protest prompts debate over the Wet movement. Organizers seek to exclude disruptive elements to keep the demonstration in good order while tempering the mood of the Prohibition era and its supporters.
Reprint from the Republican Daily Journal notes a visit by a beautiful lady pianist from Ottawa yesterday. It mentions moonlit ferry rides as a new pastime attracting many locals and reports a university president ill with fever since Friday, barely able to go out yesterday.
Attendance at the closing examination today is noted with a package attached for review.
Wheat harvest begins in Douglas county with a modest acreage yet abundant yield. Alumni from local schools plan a June 25 gathering, while political notices announce recent primary nominations for probate judge county attorney and other offices. New potatoes appear locally as Ottawa visitor Smart reports. W. W. Cockins plans summer stay to manage cattle and land interests.
A diverse set of ceremonies and conferences unfolds today. Notable events include the birth anniversary observance of Gus tavus V Fox. inaugurations at Salem and Roanoke College. the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention in Atlanta. the Italian ambassador Siznor Ricci addressing the Rochester alumni dinner. the American Federation of Labor meeting in Denver. Pershing's degree conferred at Pennsylvania Military College. and the World Cotton Conference second assembly in Liverpool. Local races and charter debates also shape Minneapolis mayoral and city council decisions.
A biennial council session in Washington discusses improving grain storage methods. Delegates from the General Federation of Women's Clubs meet to review proposals and coordinate future actions on storage efficiency and agricultural support.
Mexico City reports new signs of Colima's potential eruption as researchers monitor the extinct volcano in Jalisco. Observers in Puebla and surrounding regions note rising activity and heightened alarm over possible lava flow or ash impacts.
Gary head of Steel College outlines capital needs for Prosperity Corporation. He cites funding gaps and strategic investments required to sustain growth and competitive edge.
Gary of the Beald Directoyd of the United States Steel Corp denounces the open shop as antithesis of equal opportunity. He argues government inquiry may apply to capital, while urging labor leaders to accept open covenants and open discussion as the path to freedom and broader prosperity. The talk frames socialism as a threat to individual rights and urges support for open shop principles.
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor reports that organized labor in America has defended its position against anti union employers. It cites growing employer aggression as unsuccessful and notes membership around 3.9 million with unemployment affecting numbers. The council urges cooperation and reforms to strengthen democracy among workers and outlines expectations for railroad wage conflicts and broader labor strategy.
The document surveys fixity wage policies, court labor decisions, international relations, and state labor legislation. It notes opposition to a proposed wage scheme tied to cost of living and mentions the Topeka school program and resignations in Scott County. Railroad wage changes affect salaries and living costs for workers through reductions in goods.
Items report Kansans organizing livestock groups in Har county to boost profits and safety, Topeka residents aiding in probate matters, Wichita drives eight tons of clothing to flood relief, and Fort Scott hosts a Oil Jubilee barbecue as counties rally for community needs.
Fragmentary note reflects public sentiment about upcoming events with names like J.C. and Hanna mentioned. The piece hints at unease over forthcoming outcomes and community mood as a week unfolds.
A J Bell Music Co advertisement claims careful selection of instruments and players, emphasizing quality and artistic expression. The notice asserts thirty-two years of experience and many satisfied customers backing their judgment.
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