World Company News and Commentary From 1920s Dispatch
The item presents a Lawrence Kansas news page with advertising rates and distribution notes, plus a collection of political and social commentary dated June 1920. It discusses presidential campaign dynamics, freight rate expectations, grain harvests in Oklahoma and Kansas, Jack Dempsey’s draft case outcome, Pershing’s retirement, Illinois gubernatorial hints, and Democratic convention cautions in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Distrust of Public on Arbitration Boards voiced in Washington
Organized labor questioned any public role in industrial dispute arbitration. Henry Sterling of the AFL argued the public does not understand or care about workers, urging boards be limited to employer and employee input. Farmers warned that transportation tie ups affect agriculture and profits when systems fail.
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Washington
Henry Sterling
Legislative Committee
American Federation of Labor
Sterling
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Sen. Poindexter
Wie
Square deal view on labor and capital in rail disruptions
The piece argues that both capital and labor depend on the farmer and public, urging a public, square approach to industrial disputes. It criticizes excluding the public from settlement and stresses that genuine justice requires all parties act for the whole people, especially during railroad tie ups affecting crops.
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Kansas Industrial Court
What's Wrong With America Editorial
Editorial laments excess spending and comfort, arguing Americans have forgotten hard work and saving. It urges a return to old fashioned values, frugality, and simple pleasures, noting immigrants once sought opportunity here and warning the present generation to revive American common sense, self denial, and contentment.
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America
George F. Whiteett
Anniversaries Through Time Feature
Today’s commemorations list key historical dates and figures spanning 1659 to 1916. Notable items include Francois de Laval’s Canadian arrival as Vicar Apostolic, Breed’s Hill fortifications, the Quatre Bras battle, Texas annexation terms, South Carolina’s free school system, Sweden’s higher degrees law, the World's Woman's Christian Conference and the French Chamber of Deputies secret session.
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Francois de Laval
Canada
Breed's Hill
Charleston
Mass
Quatrerras
Duke of Brunswick
Marshal New
United States
South Carolina
Sweden
Woman's Christian Conference
London
Chamber of Deputies
Today’s Birthday List From World Figures
Gustav present king of Sweden born in Stockholm 62 years ago today. Arthur Meighen minister of the interior born at St Marvy Ont 46 years ago today. Newman Eric president of Ann Arbor Railroad Co born Breslau Germany 70 years ago today. George W Coleman leader in Northern Baptist denomination born Boston 62 years ago today. Rt Rev Cornelius Ven de Ven bishop of Alexandria La born in Holland 55 years ago today.
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Alexandria
Holland
Birthday, jubilees, commencements dominate today’s events
Calendar lists Jar ed Flagg birth centenary notes and a Catholic bishop’s golden jubilee. Sydney visit by the Prince of Wales opens a new leg of his tour while Sr Edgar F Smith retires as Penn Provost. University commencements feature Vinson, Villard, Ferguson, and Calvo Carter wedding at St Paul’s in Washington.
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Jared Flagg
James Schwebach
la Crosac
Syndney
Prince of Wales
Edgar F. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
General Federation of Women's Club
Capitol
Des Moines
Robert E. Vinson
University of Texas
University of Illinois
Oswald Garrison Villard
The
Nation
Gherlin College
University of Virginia
Homer L. Ferguson
Chamberi If Commerce
United States
British Trades Union Congress
Ireland
St. Paul’s Church
Washington
D. C
Sennrita Celina Calvo
Senor Joaqhuin B. Calvo
Corsa Ri
Kansas Governor Reaffirms Rededication To Campaign At Home
Governor Henry J. Auteac expresses satisfaction with recent national talks, saying Kansas will back the good roads amendment and wartime platform. He insists his focus remains on state work and campaign readiness, noting past cabinet-style maneuvers without full knowledge. A brief homefront note covers canning advice, fruit prep, and a moneyless exchange begun in a rural store for bartering farm goods and town-made items.
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Topeka
Henry J. Auteac
Chiceste
Kans
Kansas
Tor Harding
Lowden
Wood
Tam
Comida
Willis J. Bailey
States aid veterans from the American Legion data
Data from the American Legion lists state relief programs for veterans. California appropriated 81 million for land for discharged service members. Maine offers a $100 bonus for those who joined before November 21, 1918. Minnesota provides 200 dollars for college or 14 dollars monthly per service month. New Hampshire awards 100 dollars. North Carolina planned to issue a service medal. North Dakota offers 25 dollars monthly to support home, tools, books, or farm needs. Oklahoma provides 25 dollars monthly up to 200 for education. Vermont pays 1 dollar monthly for twelve months for noncommissioned servicemen. Wisconsin offers 10 dollars monthly with at least 60 dollars. Rhode Island grants 200 dollars. New Jersey proposes 10 dollars monthly with 100 dollar limit. New York contemplates 10 dollars monthly, with service-length limits and officer exclusions. The text also mentions a bicycle as economy.
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Kpuarte
The
American Legion
California
Maine
Minnesota
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
One Year Ago Today In Versailles Weimar Fallout
A fragment notes the German delegation leaving Versailles for Weimar after being stoned. It also mentions American troops engaging Villa rebel forces southeast of Juarez. Additional odd phrases reference Lawrence Optical Co and unrelated terms.
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Versailles
Weimar
Villa
Juarez
Kg Tee
Outbursts of Everett True Well Mister True
Everett True angrily confronts a delay in arrival, expressing irritation at the hold up and insisting the moment has finally come. The scene captures a comic-era confrontation with a sly jab at timing and authority.
Charity costs soar in Britain says Marriott
British charity expenditure has risen about tenfold in 20 years says J R Marriott MP. He told the Charity Organization Society the present total reaches £25,000,000 and warned that poverty production is rising to alarming levels. A Samson tractor advert follows offering farm help and a bicycle sale by Charles PL Banker.
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London
J. R. Marriott
Charity Organization Society
Mr. Marriott
Appeal of Heywood and 93 others postponed again
In Chicago on June 15 the federal court of appeals indefinitely postponed the hearing on the appeal of William D Heywood and ninety three other defendants convicted of violating the espionage act. The delay was due to illness of Presiding Judge Frances E Baker. Most defendants had been released from Leavenworth penitentiary on ban last year.
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Chieaco
William D. Heywood
Federal Court of Appeals
Frances E. Baker
Leavenworth
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Ey Ti World Company
Simone
Telephones News Department
Business Department
Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A. Keator
Itford Building
York
Franklin P. Alcorn
Maroridge Guilding
Focal
Lawrence
Aes
West
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Pershing
Woord
Illinois
Allen
Strawbert
Dept. of Agriculture
Tishant Ougeur
Drs. Welch & Welch
Krrntok
Eve Glascea
Lawrence Optical’ Co
Everett True
Mister True
Charles PL
Hanna
Charles P. Banker
Woxr's Book Store
M. W. Callahan & Go
Watkins National Bank
Goodyear
Coudyear Ivantages
Chevrolet
Maxwell
Antie
Ford
C. W. Smith
Ford Sales
Goodyear Tires
Lawrence Buick
Company
E. G. Wood
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