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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
4
Townspeople weigh keeping the YMCA amid questions of its value and wartime influence. The Chamber of Commerce gathering signals fund-raising support, while critics question future government roles and the impact on boys activities and cantons.
The Chicago bankers at a meeting to aid western stock raisers rejected gambling as a cause of the industry troubles. They favor three measures to depol to remove gambling from stock raising while acknowledging meat supply concerns and the bankers’ caution about new risks.
The text discusses Rochester residents labeling their region as “out west,” noting the social custom in France regarding prize fights and mentioning crude oil prices dipping to a dollar for the first time since 1916. It suggests oil profits could influence summer travel ranges for some, unless they own oil wells.
Attorney General Hopkins criticized the Kansas legislature for ignoring public sentiment and urged citizens to speak out. The piece notes lobbyists push lawmakers, while true public opinion remains silent until after actions are taken. Public pressure should interrupt legislative talks to be heard.
Catholic Bishop Edscard W. Kelly of Grand Rapids marks the 60th anniversary of his ordination as the episcopal silver jubilee. Sacramento's Bishop Grace celebrates a similar service at the cathedral. Evansville voters consider a city manager form of government today. The Rowan of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce opens in Dallas and runs through the week. A Canadian marksmen team sails from Montreal to England for the rifle matches. Oxford hosts the first Anglo American intercollegiate debate with Bates College. Hamburg reports rapid port recovery aided by American shipping. Archaeology students uncover 35 tombs dating to the fifth and sixth centuries BC at Mykalossion in Boeotia. R A Wigging of Teppenish, Washington, visited Ottawa this morning.
Existon Indiana June 14 191? A Kansas livestock group urged protective legislation arguing that American training methods fail to develop elite citizens. President Walter di Scott los Nuethy questions traditional methods and cites class divisions as harmful to national progress.
The University state convention begins its annual session in the city at 2 o clock today with Rev. G. T. Flanders of Chicago set to preach the evening sermon. A local prospect for flotation of the mill is discussed as officials push ahead. A circus crowd gathers to watch an old Bac Fox chief perform with a bow and arrow, paying a nickel to see the show.
From the Lawrence journals details of local events include C J Eriksen traveling toward Schohis on business, a bicycle accident injuring Wilder Metcalf northwest of town, corn markets honoring the green corn season, Prof E P Engel and Mrs Engel headed east for summer, Mrs Engel visiting Indiana, and Zodiac club ladies planning a reunion tea tonight with invited husbands.
Young people travel to Cleveland to attend a summer course in play instruction offered by the Cleveland School of Education. Registration opens at Western Reserve University on June 20. An invitation has been sent to 30 300 college students nationwide. The message also includes thanks from the Nichols family for condolences and flowers received after the loss of their baby daughter. Westminster Abbey begins Sunday lessons in interpreting French music with an expert providing critique for congregational hymn and psalm singing.
An 1921 opinion quotes the Hasty boxing act limiting matches to participants and members of the staging organization, restricting ticketed events to those in clubs. It notes enforcement aims to prevent payments to boxers and raises questions about independent work without compensation.
Amid a Kansas education debate, state leaders push a unified plan to improve schooling. Figures including E Ingalls and J Me Comoti discuss funding, standards, and tax equity while urging cooperation among educators, lawmakers, and local boards.
Hadden records show recent five marriages in this county up to a recent date. The count lists new licenses issued, reflecting ongoing civil procedures and local registry activity.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a Kansas City notice indicate Miss Wilday plans a summer visit with Collins family funds. The text is garbled but references Popeks and Gracy Collins and a months long stay.
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