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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
4
A Lawrence Journal-World item reflects on the need for decisive judicial action and public duty. It notes France facing a frail financial stem and cabinet resignations as Briand may return to leadership before tackling urgent economic reforms. The piece cites parallel political fragility and calls for steady governance amid upheaval.
The Kansas primary field shows crowded contests in Seventh district with seven candidates seeking congress and a potentially unopposed clash in the Second district for Guyer and Little. The piece notes the spend-heavy feature of primaries, historical critiques, and mentions Abd El Krim exile plotting and older foreign policy analogies.
General Lassiter bluntly blamed Chile for blocking the Tacna Arica plebiscite and argued that threats and intimidation of Peruvian voters invalidated any fair determination. Pershing echoed the assessment as observers noted the United States failed to act as umpire, while Chilean actions were cited as undermining fairness and trust in the commission.
The piece surveys a county enumeration showing Douglas county with sixty nine more residents than the threshold to stay in its current class. It references political money, veterans, a Pennsylvania campaign, and a divorce suit over a razor strop. It also notes Missouri river deepening proposals and local flood memories from fifty and twenty five years ago, plus relocations in Kansas and Ong.
An Emporia Gazette reprints an enduring editorial about Mary White, who died in May 1921 while preparing for Wellesley College. Her memory inspires Wellesley’s 1926 class, which dedicates The Wellesley Legenda to her, with her parents later learning of the tribute and contributing to the class memorial entry.
Today marks the birth centennial of John Fool the North Carolina senator. Fifty years ago Hayes was nominated for U S president. Sweden celebrates King Gustav V’s 68th birthday as his heir tours America. The International Optimist clubs hold a Lexington convention for three days. Worcester dedicates the Great Western Gateway Bridge at 2.4 million dollars with Swedish royal reception plans. Cardinal Bonzano leads a papal delegation from New York to the Eucharistic Congress.
Mrs. Margaret Corbett Ashby of England has been reelected president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance at its Paris congress. A political family background and long activism mark her career. She has twice run for Parliament, winning many votes but no seats. Her record spans political, social, and feminist work.
Washington June 16 United Press reports the Senate boasts its role as a leading news source for the nation with thousands of words daily via telegraph wires press associations and services. Coverage highlights include a British labor concession in Tanama a Pennsylvania distillery raid a Iowa primary investigation a Tacna Arica commission Geneva conference delegate and a Leopold Loeb Chicago trial.
The piece describes the Senate press galleries with about 300 members, 50 present daily, and a strict rules system. Journalists work from the telegraph room and lounges behind the president's desk with revolving stools and firesides. A standing Rules committee restricts entry to qualified correspondents and monitors lobbyist access.
Real estate transfers include H J Green and wife to Allen C Langston and wife for two acres and a quarter west, D B Keuder to Ray D Anderson for property exchange in Haskell Place, Roy D Anderson to D R Bender with several lots in North Lawrence central subdivision, Elizabeth Wain to William A Harvey for Lot 52 on New Jersey Street, Peoples State Bank to Wellsville Bank for part of section 16, and Russell W Schon to H P Epley for the south 40 feet of Lot 38 on Rhode Island Street. Also note there will be no baby clinic tomorrow. mothers may bring babies to City health office tomorrow afternoon 2 to 4 o'clock to keep weight records.
The Kansas Inspection Bureau announces a four year scholarship to Armour Institute of Technology Chicago for fire protection engineering. Open to Kansas high school graduates aged 18 to 25, it covers tuition with a three year bureau service commitment post graduation and six months field work in western actuarial bureau inspections. Other Kansans have earned similar aid and now serve apprenticeships or are studying at Armour.
Octa Terry 25 born blind in Oakwood Ohio awakens to light with fear yet finds purpose. After doctors remove bandages she sees faces trains cars and a world she once only imagined. She vows independence by hemming 1000 towels earning 15 dollars for her mother.
The narrator recalls leaving Denver for the mining frontiers, taking a grading job, then pairing with Buck to reach Cottonwood. He learns hard labor, meets hostile realities of Western life, and confronts the lure of gold while his mother funds a reserve for safety. The tale follows gradual discipline through hands-on work and pursuit of a risky mining venture.
In Wichita Kansas a series of Sunday evening programs is underway to raise funds for local student artists. Sponsored by ten businesswomen, twenty five students from four to twenty years old are chosen to benefit from the proceeds. Dancers, vocalists, and instrumentalists gain training that would otherwise be impossible. The event supports education and showcases local talent amid community support.
Women peace pilgrims from across the country head to Hyde Park for a large demonstration next Saturday. They are weary yet hopeful to unite all women in Great Britain in opposing war through conciliation and arbitration.
Advertises Calotabs as a universal purifier to restore vitality and cure chronic ailments. Claims physicians endorse purification of the system as foundation of health and urges taking Calotabs weekly for several weeks, priced 85 cents per family package with directions.
An advertisement touts Maya's as a simple remedy for stomach trouble. It claims the product clears nasal discharge from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose is claimed to convince, with a money back guarantee from druggists.
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