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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

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Hoover Endorses Party Platform Debate Sparks Washington Visit

Senator Harding accepted President Wilson’s challenge to submit the peace treaty to a referendum and said the Republican party would welcome any referendum on retention of the Republic. Hoover stressed unity and cautioned against multiple party organizations as dangerous to national policy. Harding began prep for his acceptance speech, meeting with Senator McNarry of Oregon and John Zarrett to discuss reclamation, irrigation, and Pan American topics.

Washington Pune Wilson Harding Republic Tee Herbert Looser Cis Ae Pee TL Woon Hector Saronal Amon Senator McNarry Oregon John Zarrett Pan-American Union

Mrs Heads Sorority Heads National Delta Phi Delta

Mrs H W Humble of Tore rence was chosen national president of Delta Phi Delta sorority at its recent convention. Lawrence women Verdilla Gaumer and Alice Rice were named corresponding secretary and treasurer. Humble serves four years. others retire in two. Delta Phi Delta founded at University eight years ago and now has chapters at Missoula Miss Minneapolis Lindsborg and Washburn College Topeka.

H. W. Humble Torerence Delta Phi Delta Nations Painting Sorority Lawrence Wemen Verdilla Gaumer Alice Rice Humble Missoula Mont Minneapolis Minn Lindsberg Kans Washburn College Topeka

Professors Patterson and Walker to Teach at Chicago University

Patterson from the history department at the university and Professor A T Walker from the department of ancient languages will depart soon for Chicago to teach at the University of Chicago during a summer session of eleven weeks.

Chicago

Graduate School Women Plan Formation Meeting

Will organize women enrolled in the Graduate School at the University meet Monday night on the Museum steps to form plans for a Woman's Graduate club. Burn Police Barracks Dublin June 18 Mount Pleasant police barracks five miles from Bradon were burned today.

Burn Dublin Mount Pleasant Bradon

Cerl Fekel Heads Weekend Visit to Lawrence Friends

Cerl Fekel of Kansas City plans a weekend in Lawrence visiting friends. Local social details are sparse, but the trip centers on familiar ties and leisure time.

Cerl Fekel Kansas City Lawrence

Kansas Forecast Shows Unsettled Night and Saturday

Forecast warns unsettled conditions tonight into Saturday with likely showers and a warming trend in the northwest. Report notes 7 PM yesterday reading near zero, 7 AM today around two inches unclear, and 2 PM readings for rainfall and minimums remain unspecified.

Kansas

Colby Likely Permanent Chairman at San Francisco Convention

The Willinton Democrats back Colby for permanent chairmanship while Carter Glass is chosen head of the platform committee for the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Glass, Virginian senator, drew the platform draft endorsed by Wilson. The Nations League plank is expected to mirror the Minnesota platform closely.

Washington Beinbridge Colby Chaiman Nalent Conventon San Pranesco Colby District of Columbia Levant

ENGINELE KELLED St. Josepn, Sho Pune 7s tie Omiaest

An article fragment reports a derailment near Sa verity with injuries and emergency responders at Stan berry Missouri. The damaged line and names are unclear but multiple crew and passengers are affected.

St. Josepn Pune Saverity Pawiceil Bluth Stanberry

Harding accused of owning brewery stock previously

Virgil Hinshaw of the Prohibition National Committee released a statement claiming Senator Harding admitted at a Washington dinner about two and a half years ago to owning Ohio brewery stock. The note says Harding voted for the federal prohibition amendment and the Volstead Act over the President's veto. Boston also reports Governor Callidarit, Republican vice presidential candidate, acknowledged a telegram query about supporting higher alcohol content and included a veto message on a 2.5 percent beverage bill.

Chicago G. Harding Virgil Kinshaw Prohibition National Hinshaw Harding Washington Ohio Gvvernor Messiere

Profiteer Fined in U S District Court for Sugar Case

In a U S District Court in town Thompson received a fine for profiteering in sugar from the Standard Sugar Co. case. The action centers on alleged price manipulation and unlawful profits during the period in question.

Mttebureh Dune Bs J. Ot. Seepefkind Standard Suerar Co Reacaedgere Thompson United States District Court

Re-elected AFL Leader Sarva Cemperas Faces Sixth Term

The American Federation of Labor veteran president Sarva Cemperas was unanimously re-elected at the convention in Montreal and set to begin his sixth term, reinforcing leadership amid ongoing labor negotiations and organizing efforts.

Montreal Sarva Cemperas American Federation of Labor Convenco

Actress seeks $100,000 from ex-broker in engagement dispute

Miss Maud Ceballos known as Mona Desmond sues Clifford R. Hendrix former New York stock broker for $100,000 claiming engagement began last August and she has supported him. she says he refused to marry her in February and cites her inability to pay.

New York Maud Ceballos Mona Desmond Clifford R. Hendrix

Wilson Attacks G P Platform Described by W World Correspon

A New York World correspondent reports on President Wilson’s interview after a long illness. The piece notes his weight gain and gradual recovery, his stance against Republican platform planks, and the claim he could not endorse any candidate without support for his league referendum. The account describes his guarded movements and use of a cane in public, reflecting a visibly altered appearance.

New York Witc Tudes Uae Eypres PTL Corres-Pindent Nnplone Ae Democrats Sun Mronersee Isue Politica -Kuibaig Nurtiew Army Vierens Repub. Cariat ‘Orm. Eecareing Ves White House Hineau Heyes

Two Men Held in Connection With Underwood Injury

Police hold two men tied to the injury of George Mo Underwood of Cerrelten Mo after he was robbed and attacked near a Wahesa train. One suspect allegedly traveled with Underwood to Kansas City before he was injured. Authorities say the pair may have knowledge of Underwood’s return plans and deny involvement in the incident.

George Mo Underwood Cerrelten Wahesa Underwood Kansas City Wecester Springs Tinterwood

Michigan Home Economics alumni visit for national meeting

Miss Oseo Hughes, a 1918 home economics graduate, visits the university en route to the National Home Economics Association meeting in Colorado Springs June 24 28. She is joined by Miss Ora Webb and Miss Elizabeth Meguiar from the university home economics department. Webb and Meguiar will attend the convention in Colorado Springs.

Oseo Hughes Amence Michigan Agricultural College National Home Economics Association Colorado Springs Hegehes Ora Webb Elizabeth Meguiar University Webb Meguiar Colorado

Elizabeth Sprague Leads West Tour From University

Westward tour led by Elizabeth Sprague head of home economics at the university departs tomorrow. She will be joined by Miss Tsubel Bevier of Illinois University department to attend a vocational conference in Seattle in late July.

West Elizabeth Sprague University Tsubel Bevier Illinois University Department Seattle

Lakeland Couple Touring Lawrence Area Guests of Petersons

Mr and Mrs E I Thomas of Lakeland Florida visit Lawrence and stay as guests of Mrs P J Peterson and Mr Peterson northwest of Lawrence. The trip highlights a southern duo touring midwest sites with hospitality noted.

E. I. Thomas Lakeland, Fla Lawrence P._J.'Peterson Gabe

Nation Must Adopt League Says Taft

Taft asserts the nation must adopt the league with the war creating new burdens and responsibilities. He argues Americans should slowly consider the framework as part of shaping policy and national duty amid partisan divisions.

George W Perkins Dies After Overwork in Finance

George W Perkins financier and longtime member of J. P. Morgan & Company in New York died after a period of nervous exhaustion from intense overwork. Born January 1 in 1860s, he rose from a bookkeeper to Wall Street operator negotiating foreign loans. He retired several years ago and was active in public affairs as a speaker on industrial groups and progressive politics.

New York W. Perkine Perkins Mr Perkins Stamford George Perians Picago France Georen Walbedee Sears Morgan &Companys Basren Benefits Mr. Perkins D. Tseu Dseob Verk Ieton Gosi Eisinthes Gene W. Perkins Butlers Tie Meuranee Busines Th Morgan Opera Ron Wall Street J. Po Morgan & Wormpiany Cnt Steel On Harvester Companies

Opening Potter Lake Lattés Safer Switenvine Event

The Potter Lake opening is planned for Saturday after noon with a $20 entry. Life guards will be on duty and safety precautions taken, per the Office of Physical Education at Jacl Nat UaiEy. Jimmy Al. and the archs are coordinating the event for the lake season.

Piysicnt Edu Jacl Nat UaiEy Smd Jimmy al

Paintings on Enuteep displayed in Innes window

Mrs Knecht, a University of the Fine Arts graduate, shows winter landscapes from Catskills and Ozarks. Forty of fifty works remain on display in the university collection for six weeks. ten paintings sold. Mrs Elizabeth Edie of Lawrence is named as her partner in the display.

Innes Masne Seed O of University Catskill Mountains Ozarks Universite Setenes Jnnes Knecht Elizabeth Edie Lawrence

Free Prisoners Paroles For Harvest Work In Kansas Penitentiary

Leavenworth Kansas parole program allows up to about 26 inmates at Lansing to work harvesting. Inmates will work on farmers' lands, with earnings paid to dependents. Prison officials note parolees have approved services or favors.

Leavenworth Kans Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing

Jap-Russ Peace Talks Break Off At Gongota Station

Peace negotiations started late in May at Gongota station between Japan and Russia with representatives of the far eastern republic and Japanese military mission, but on June 2 the talks were broken off without any agreement.

Verkhne Udinsk Sheria Gongota Station Semenoff Far Eastern Republic

Fraternal Aid Union Concert Postponed Over Weather Threats

A Fraternal Aid Union band program was postponed this evening due to threatening weather, forcing a rescheduling of the Inch event and prompting patrons to await a new date announced by organizers.

Fraternal Aid Union

Census shows BI gain for Detroit city

Census data indicate Detroit's population more than doubled in ten years, surpassing St Louis Boston Cleveland Baltimore and Pittsburgh to become the fifth largest city in the United States. Growth outpaces Chicago with Detroit ranking behind New York across the nation. Cleveland exceeds St Louis and Pittsburgh, while Boston and Pittsburgh trail.

Dune Detroit Chicago New York St. Louis Ard Rostan Coove- Cond Belfiviere Pittstumebh al Ve Mithivan United States Olle Venna Izo Los Angeles Cleveland St. Heure

U U Held First Chapel Fraser Hall Morning

The first chapel of the university held in Fraser Hall at 10 o'clock this morning with speakers praising enrollment and outlining summer plans. Dr Alberta Corbin described ongoing activities and announced a community gathering Monday night at 7. Dr James MatEMith discussed musical education department plans and an end of term exhibition. Chancellor Strong and Dean J Kelly welcomed staff noting summer would mix work and recreation with Friday convocation to continue at Fraser Hall.

Fraser Hall Thoee Alberta Corbin James “Matemith Department of Musical Education Strong Dean Jr. J. Kelly Puesto Cf Sic Dean Kelly Pao

Hussey Speech To Revantans Details Large Property Losses

Hussey addressed Revantans describing vast property losses exceeding three billion and urging defense measures. He noted widespread figures and cited Rev. Frank Heron Smith and nearby chiefs in discussing postwar reparations and regional concerns.

Hussey Amiseshel Iussey United Frank Heron Smith Korea

300 Women Executed by Villa Report Sparks Outcry

A governor’s order and conflicting dispatches claim that 300 women were executed by Villa’s forces in Chihuahua. Mexican authorities and press debated the numbers and motives as the tale circulated amid wartime censorship and propaganda.

Rotary Convention in Atlantic City Draws World Figures

The 16 Rotary Convention gathers in Atlantic City with many prominent world figures expected. Two Kansas men are being considered for the international vice president nomination as delegates discuss attire and events for the June gathering.

Harvest Opens in Douglas County and Kansas women survey

The harvest begins in Douglas County as wheat quality is praised and preparations continue for countywide gathering. Separately a Kansas survey by the State Industrial Commission, led by university women, canvasses twenty five cities to study conditions for women in dry goods work including wages hours and family support.

H.W Harvey Dlarvey Lawrence Mies Inette Garrett Uautte Rinehart Geen Laowrence Florence Borris Gillian Cottroe Reba Shepherd Oaeser Kansas Uty Leavenworth Atchison Kansas State Industrial Commission Inustice

Wool Can Is Here For Shipping Of Wool

County wool arrives per farm agent R O Smith who says the cash will is closed and shipped June 19. Wool growers must bring their wool to Lawrence immediately. C O Elling, sheep specialist now in Chicago, investigates the company which will hold the wool in storage and has given a favorable report to ILO.

R. O. Smith Lawrence C Og. Elling Sheep Specialit Chicago ILO. Smith Cuvert

Prohibition Enforcement to Use Special Attorneys

Department announces that starting after June 20 special attorneys will handle the execution of cases arising from violations of Prohibition enforcement laws. The move aims to speed prosecutions and ensure consistent enforcement nationwide.

Sint. Dore G. Caneress Jpstice

Campaign laid out to staff harvest labor countywide

R M Smith county agent plans harvest labor distribution across Douglas County with store partners acting as agents. Farmers to apply two days before wheat readiness. Smith to coordinate with Topeka and Kansas City offices for workers. A Chamber of Commerce meeting will finalize a Lawrence based crew list for local pickup.

R. O. Smith Douglas County R. 0. Smith Topeka Kansas City Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Mr. Smith W. A. Flory Lone Star R. B. Whitman Globe C. J. Filborn Worden Noble Messer Pleasant Grove G. T. Richards Kanwaka FE. G.steele Belvoir T. J. Caylor Clinton

Guides for Pinckney park tourist signs planned in Lawrence

City crews prepare signs directing travelers to the Pinckney park tourist camp along main travel routes in Lawrence. Mayor Kreeck notes visitors have sometimes been unsure of the location despite prior advertising, and the signs will provide information without requiring inquiries.

Pinckney Park Lawrence Det Kreeck Dexv

Park Plans Ready for Kaw River South End

Plans for a new park at the south end of the Kaw River have been completed by landscape architect William Frow and submitted to Mayor Scorre TL Kreeck. The plans will be examined by the Mayor's beauty committee and, if approved, work on the park will begin promptly.

Kaw River Wiliam Frow Scorre TL. Kreeck

Mayer Gets New Job Vice President Post for Kansas Bankers

Mave George L. Kreeck received notification today that he has been made vice president of the savings bank section of the American Bankers Association. The notice was delivered by W. W. Bowman of Topeka, secretary of the Kansas Bankers Association.

Mayer George L. Kreeck Kansas Savings Bank American Bankers ‘Seociation W. W. Bowman Topeka Kansas Bankers

Miss Marion Stewart Receives Brother Letter in Denver

Miss Marion Stewart reads a letter stating her brother and Harley Gatlin have arrived in Denver and found splendid roads in the way. The message notes their travel progress and optimism about the journey ahead.

Marion Stewart Harley Gatlin Denver

Mrs W A Weise Visit at W F Weiser Home

Mrs W A Weise and her children from New York City are visiting the home of W F Weiser in Liawrence.

W. A. Weise New York City W. F. Weiser Liawrence

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