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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
3
Eagles beat Legion nine by 17 to 5 after a challenging start. Legion showed some skill but lacked experience as Lodge team dominated with timely hits and a home run in the fourth inning.
Eureka to assume control of the Yenoa City franchise this Tuesday in the Southwestern League, with reports noting that $4,000 needed for guaranteeing the club’s placement has most of the funds raised. The move aligns Eureka with past league involvement dating to 1921 and follows bids from local boosters.
San Francisco report from June 14 cites state fish and game officials claiming California could top world fisheries within years. Sardines dominate California ports with 78 percent of last year’s catch, mainly from San Pedro and Montemarte harbors. Over 404 million pounds of fish landed adjacent to California, including white sea bass and tuna. Salmon declines at 5 percent annually prompt investigations into purse seining effects while industry expands through loans and growth.
Greece says it has no imperial aims and demands a lasting peace to rebuild its economy. Foreign Minister Rouphos, in Athens, vows to improve ties with Italy, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Albania and favors a Balkan pact based on peace and mutual trust. He notes cooperation across political lines and insists Mussolini seeks peaceful outlets, not war, while Greece pursues friendship and concessions with neighbors.
Washington reports detail how Senator Kendrick of Wyoming cast a pivotal vote to save the Velstead Act in 1917. He defied President Wilson and, by breaking a tie in the agriculture committee, secured approval for prohibition as the nation faced wartime strains. He argues the act was wise but doubts a national referendum.
Jefferson county figures are highlighted as multiple natives hold influential roles in Topeka. Names include Mrs Ben S Paulen the first lady, Dr Earle G Brown secretary of state board of health, Maj Carl White state treasurer, Walter W Buck state highway engineer, and Frank H Roberts secretary of the state board of administration. The article notes county ties with Perry Daniels Curt Jones and other Jeffersonians in the state government and legislature. Also mentions a German tour by English women hockey players and Charlie Weinert joining the Pacific coast artistic colony.
Paris reports a students’ slang ban in Trench girls schools and the unveiling of Sarah Bernhardt’s statue in Place Malesherbes. The piece notes Saint ministers, church treasures for Chicago’s Eucharistic Congress, and a tale of Daisy’s failed takeoff near Warsaw amid heavy fighting.
A National shrine to the Press will be built within the St John the Divine Cathedral site in New York. The Fross Bay chapel will rise 115 feet, feature two stained glass windows, and cost about 200000 dollars funded by a national committee led by William T. Dewart. The project originated with Frank A. Munsey and aims to be an international, non sectarian memorial open to all faiths and creeds.
A jumble of product plugs and playful phrases promotes cleaners, a camera studio, typewriters, a sandwich shop, an electric iron, a café, and hosiery. It hints at consumer choices, quality over speed, and local shopping spots in Lawrence and surrounding businesses.
The Kansas University players staged G. B. Shaw comedy Candida before the largest audience of the season last night. The production drew strong praise for its performances and staging.
A community theater presented a comedy last night to a lively audience and will repeat the show tonight and tomorrow. The company promises continued humor and audience delight across the remaining performances.
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