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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
1
The Ohio senator Warren G Harding was nominated by the Republican National Convention after a nine ballot deadlock. The tenth roll call named Calvin Coolidge after the shift toward Harding. Party leaders hailed the landslide and projected an overwhelming victory in November.
The American Federation of Labor leaders urged the federation convention to back the League of Nations and postwar policies. Gompers argued a covenant without questions would safeguard workers and support smaller economies while urging unity and aid from major nations.
Fragmented lines discuss a governor's role and national conventions with obscured names and phrases. References to leadership, presidents, and viewership of presidential prospects appear, but the legible content is limited and paralyzed by errors.
A complaint filed today accuses a defendant of conspiring with a Northoon Trust Co. subsidiary to bar the plaintiff from probate. The action names Gaston T. and attorney Kele with assistant district official Tole 2 Danting in the case.
Amos Pinchot declares a new party presidential candidate will enter the field and rumors link Senator Laballette to head a ticket. A plan to launch a rapid signature drive is under way as Republican campaign managers prepare after the Democratic convention. Harding’s nomination is pursued with focus on a lively push from Chicago to Washington.
Fragmented, low-clarity text discusses patriotism and public devotion amid wartime. It implies concern about institutions and national spirit, mentioning public support, freedom, and democratic values in a period of crisis. The passage appears as a dispersed editorial or speech fragment.
A damaged OCR text discusses Tabetha and Che running for election amid university committee notes. It references the University of Kansas and mentions a greeting to elicit support. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and unclear dates or actions.
Officials announced a bubonic plague scare following a suspected inoculation mishap in a New York area hospital. A victim died and animals also perished, prompting state health officials to mobilize aid and investigate the event and the department response.
President Naves Daves nominates Ner W. Davie of Wemnessor as successor to the resigning official due to health. Davie previously served as Assistant secretary of the department and faces confirmation by August court.
Mrs. E. H. Peckham, Miss Edwina Peckham, and Jon Peckham traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Peckham to Holton for a ten day visit to Mrs. Peckham's mother, Mrs. M. Hy Pierson.
Open enrollment continues for the KU summer session with about 829 students expected to enroll. The School of Weauention Cirgraduate remains in charge of enrollment with several five course options and three house courses noted.
A tentative agreement between Thermoti and Indigo Institute aims to advance research in energy systems and heat preservation. The accord outlines collaboration across universities and industry partners to develop safer, more efficient thermoelectric materials and core technologies, with potential funding and joint experiments planned for next year.
Members of Visdtvh Temple Wall Visanets plan a gathering at the square near an unspecified temple. The event includes a dinner served by local stars and a ceremony awarding the Jouer Award as servers on the hall increase.
Fragmented report describes a fire incident with water service issues and responders from the city department. It mentions individuals such as John Brodie and John Welton and notes a department arrival to prevent further danger. References to a university drill and Dr Albright appear.
Geologists and oil men from Yourmetown initiate test wells north of the Kaw river to assess oil potential. Dr A Edwin Ifrows leads financing and exploration plans with Matt Feligut as lead driller. Initial operations cover about 86 acres bounded by Kaw river to the south and nearby farms to the north and west.
Local notes show confusion over park preparations as residents debate funding and safety. Officials aim to attract visitors while addressing ongoing maintenance and staffing concerns in the Kaw river area.
A fragmentary notice notes a commencement sermon delivered at Haskell by a church leader connected with a mission. The text mentions attendees and references a religious service.
In Paris, an anti tribunal released the Albanian envoy amid efforts to free a leader. The move sparked unrest as police and crowds clashed near the hotel where detentions and accusations of torture were noted. A tense scene followed with reports of gunfire and victims as authorities asserted control.
Members of the Democratic State Committee meet to consider the ticket with plans to hold Nantes on primary ballot for each state office. Nominations to be chosen August 7. hopefuls include Eavitel Shated and Jonathan Davis for governor, with other names mentioned for senator and other offices.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines racing activity and unnamed participants with scattered names and places. The garbled lines reference a race, possible laps, and several individuals such as Stanley and Kanuved, but many terms are unreadable.
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