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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
Terms show daily and yearly subscription offers. A 916 date note mentions post office handling and delivery by 7 pm. Carried items discuss Carranza officer death, political sentiment in California, Dox operatives, county fair catalogs, and a large Kansas beet sugar plant deal shaping Republican prospects.
The press page for the publicity department of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association commends the enforcement of the law in Kansas. No allegations appeared on the page. cited cases were refutable and admitted as such, reflecting practical support for upholding the statutes.
Taris notes that German 1917 reserves are already in the Verdun trenches. He cites the sacrifice of young soldiers, recalling that older brothers and possibly their fathers have already been lost. The piece also mentions Billy Sunday’s bank offering, about a dollar and a half per conversion, and weighs personal losses against religious fundraising.
It is reported that Major Fred F Fits patrick of Larned placed a guard about the armory to protect it against a rumored attack by the I S. Governor should at once remove the Major for this flagrant act of preparedness.
A Lawrence firm from over twenty years ago formed by Hell Storm and Mitchell ended with two paths. One member became the Democratic candidate for U S senator from North Dakota, while the other established a successful Lawrence law practice.
Four thousand young Kansans prepare to depart this week to serve the nation in America or Mexico. They come from all walks of life and stand united, ready to make sacrifices for country and home.
How closely the Journal-World is tied to the community was shown when five of its employees left their posts yesterday in response to the President's call.
Dr J A Young leads the Fraternal Aid Union after a career as a physician in Denver and ophthalmic practice. He built the order from 300 members in Iowa to 40,000 after consolidations with Highland Nobles and American Nobles, then Fraternal Union of America, culminating in the current Fraternal Aid Union with Lawrence as headquarters and strong growth prospects.
Ord Clingman the only Republican at the Democratic convention in St Louis says he worked hard in Chicago and secured the nomination for Wilson. He heard Wilson was a school teacher and believed nominating him would please university men. Nine large auto trucks moved the furniture of Mr. and Mrs. J E Hutt to their new Kansas City home for efficiency. P Samuelson family visits Lawrence in their auto staying with S Forney, leaving tomorrow if roads dry. locals seek pavement link from Mass Massachusetts street south end to Barkey avenue to reach Haskell, and Winant street residents push paving despite wall obstacles.
J. W. Murray resigns as managing editor to serve as a lieutenant. G. W. Smith and Clint Ka naga join the call to duty, while Robert Price and Chester Rearick enlist from the mechanical department. The publisher notes wartime disruption but pledges the paper will continue and jobs await the returning men.
The public should know concerns grow that a certain procedure could invite criminal or political peril by encouraging an insidious lobby. Critics warn the move carries serious implications and calls for transparency.
A historical roundup lists Johnny Sanborn writing from Buffalo to his father in law Mr J D Smith about taking a position with a large contracting firm in that city. Hayes couple return from Galveston. Jane University reports a prosperous year with fifteen graduates from 330 pupils. Marxes return from western bridal trip to New York City planned future home. May Haskell departs for Boston to attend Kappa Alpha Theta convention in Burlington Vermont. Prof D H Robinson secures contract for a residence at 51 Ohio Street. Snyder contractor begins site work to finish by Sept 1. FW Blackmar family head to Monterey California for summer. Mrs Summerfield improving after illness in Ft Smith Arkansas. HT Richards of Le nore railroad and families depart for Benson Arizona. Receptions honor Prof Marsh before Harvard departure. Snow and Schaum hosts. W R Williams begins overland health trip to Colorado with son and nephew.
In a fiery discussion the Democrats face a tax on munitions of war as they wrestle over which goods qualify under Redfield’s definition. The piece questions whether limburger cheese born in Wisconsin and shipped to Germany could be taxed as war matériel despite dairy products being excluded.
A fragmentary description contrasts a restless young girl with a bold remark about ideas coming from New York. It notes she refuses to rest despite tiring adjectives and a busy, opinionated atmosphere. The tone hints at social satire of urban influence.
A flood of Republican primary notices from Douglas County Kansas announces candidates for State Senate County Treasurer Sheriff County Attorney Clerk of the District Court County Clerk County Commissioner Probate Judge Register of Deeds County Commissioner and other local posts. Names include Wilder S Metcalf M A Gorrill Fisher Purell W H McKone Woodward Brune Elwell Ince Stanley Andrews Lindley Wetzel Northrup Lane among others. The filings are for primaries on August 1 1916 with candidacy subject to Republican voters.
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