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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco reports pre convention activity as Democrats debate policy toward bone dry prohibition. Incoming leaders and delegations heighten the tension, with the dry issue shaping the convention mood and plan. Senator G appears among the new arrivals stirring attention in the scene.
Virginia arrives from Washington with draft platform notes while Charles F. Murphy leads Tammany Hall from New York after a French Lick strategy meeting. Both men stay tight lipped but study the scene and consult leaders nationwide as debates over prohibition and the party platform stir expectations.
Reporters note divisions on Prohibition amid Atlantic City planning for the 1921 Shriners convention. Thomas Taggart of Indiana expected. Wilton's camp and Wilson liberalization plank discussed as the convention kicks off Monday. Powder blast at Springfield plant kills two. four more injured.
Douglas County faces a disrupted Fourth of July due to a delayed corn harvest. Wet cool spring slows maturity. some fields replanted and drought later could hinder crops. County farm agent notes overall uncertainty but hopes for a better yield.
Seelyville Tennessee June 21 suffrage hopes fill the town when Governor Roberts plans to call a special legislative session to act on the federal suffrage amendment after receiving a telegram from President Wilson urging action in the interests of the region and the nation.
Kalb conducted on farm trials with several wheat varieties including Turkey Red, Red Rock, Clark's Black, Cheff, and Harvest Queen. The experiment aims to identify which wheat performs best in different regions, though weather and pests affected this year's results. Kalb is noted as the county's sole participant in such college trials this year in Douglas County.
Dr. F N Goodson a black physician is charged in a warrant issued today with the murder of a woman whose headless body was found in a lake near St. Joseph on June 11. Goodson is in jail without bail as police say they expect to identify the victim, described as very poor.
June 21 Assistant Attorney General Frierson advised Governor Roberts that Tennessee’s legislature could ratify the suffrage amendments without submitting the issue to voters. The note outlines a legal route for completing ratification by legislative action rather than a public vote.
June 21 in Maryville a large Republican meeting convened to consider electing Jacob J Bahlen WL J Cole and other officials as part of preconvention campaign. W C Pierce opened by denouncing party betrayal and pledging a clean sweep of Missouri’s Republican organization amid claims of money influence from past leaders and national figures.
A federal grand jury indicted four oil companies ten brokerage firms and about fifty individuals on charges of using the mails to defraud investors of millions. Named in the case are Ranger Oil W P Williams Great Western Crown Oil and brokers Stickney Rawlinson Curtis Packer United Securities Holmes Morenn Pollock Thompson Crossman Sherman Lamb Fuller Greenbaum. Federal agents across the country are rounding up those named as misrepresentation of oil properties and payment of dividends from investors’ funds.
A statewide drive by the deans of women and the Federation of Women is seeking legislation to fund dormitories at five state universities with about 1.75 million dollars. The University of Kansas would receive roughly 45 thousand dollars for a 140-bed dormitory. Governor Allen pledged strong support and urged local backing to overcome district opposition.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce hosts over fifty Tonganoxie businessmen for a Woodland Park picnic at 6 40 pm followed by a Fraternal Aid Union band concert. Visitors are urged to bring picnic lunch and enjoy the program, with Lawrence men to greet guests and show hospitality.
Rev John W Rahill pastor of Central Church Topeka spoke at the Congregational Conference on The Heavenly Calling with delegates from across Eastern Kansas attending The program promises further talks by Rev J B Gonzales Rev AL F Gregory and Rev Greenery with open public attendance and a varied schedule tonight and tomorrow
Vourkia June 24 Treanpiete reports from county assessors show wheat acreage in Kansas above 10 million, with preliminary figures from four counties indicating a drop from last year. Estimates by the state board of agriculture put the current crop at about 110,900,090 bushels, with spring wheat at 2,400,000.
A district court in Ellinardo Butler county issued a temporary writ in an action filed to permanently enjoin the Industrial Workers of the World from maintaining an organization in Kansas and from advocating its teachings by work or writing. Scott Agency for insurance.
British troops reinforced Londonderry amid ongoing clashes between Unionist and Nationalist factions. Residents faced severe shortages of fuel, light, and bread as snipers were arrested and civilian areas evacuated. Casualties mounted with hospitals overwhelmed and a commercial traveler found dead.
At a yesterday meeting the town agreed to conduct a child survey and appointed heads of committees to oversee the effort. The action sets the survey in motion and outlines initial leadership.
County child welfare committee met at the Chamber of Commerce to plan a county health and welfare survey. Data gathered will inform future state child welfare laws and standardize information across counties. The house to house canvass aims to cover all survey areas in one day.
After months of downtime awaiting a new building, Kaw Valley Creamery restarts burning and will soon resume manufacture. The note mentions unrelated items about emeralds owned by the Rajah of Patiale and a statistic on impressions from a 50 year lifespan. A Kansas City trip by Hyipk Ateeed is also noted.
Douglas County farmers rush to harvest as field work begins in Eudora and the area between Lawrence and Baldwin. Many start yesterday. by Monday cutting will be widespread and a week later harvest should be well along. Labor demand remains light with few calls for extra help.
Rev Ross W Sanderson urges Plymouth Church Congregationalists to attend the Young People Conference in the Parish House this week. He invites Plymouth youths to morning classes and older members to evening sessions to share in the inspiration of the event.
Dr J R Payne reported a loss of dental gold and finish work after a Tuesday night robbery in the Leader Building. Police note a suspect arrested in Topeka linked to the Wickersham and Payne burglary. Wickersham, a real estate man, lost $81 in cash and missing papers. A 133 Agency advertises burglary insurance. Harding endorses women in the Republican campaign in Allegheny county luncheon.
Telegraphic briefs report: in Koxana battles between southern and northern China troops, a Tokio cable from Noora-Holland. former German crown prince Frederick William leaves after his mother’s illness. U S recognizes Guatemala’s government, and President Wilson’s rail wage dispute reply speeds up. Greek army opens offensive against Mustafa Kemal Pasha in Asia Minor.
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