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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The piece outlines fiscal gains since 1919, noting the national debt drop to about 21,343 million after salvage sales. It then covers factional strife at the Democratic convention, with debates over the klan issue and dry laws, McAdoo demonstrations, and questions about the Dawes report’s implications.
Today marks Lord Kelvin's birth centenary and Sir Robert Borden's seventieth birthday. The Chautauqua at Lake Chautauqua opens its fiftieth anniversary session. Copenhagen hosts the Fifth Congress of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
Editorial notes a movement to pass a state law allowing Kansas residents to establish municipal colleges and universities. The piece argues taxpayers are stretched, and says state and denominational institutions already meet higher education needs. It predicts limited support for the proposed plan and questions its cost.
The Ottawa Herald notes that education remains a major achievement of the current generation yet warns that excessive equipment, complex buildings, and over-elaboration can spoil the value. The piece argues simplicity often best serves learning goals.
Delegates from Maryland, Delaware and others joined a loud Smith demonstration as Massachusetts seconded Alfred E. Smith. General Cole praised Smith’s public service while Alton Parker watched from the platform. A riot of party standards and a chorus of cheers filled the arena until Senator Walsh finally addressed the crowd with a sharp lecture on procedural order.
The platform committee could not report before tomorrow while Michigan’s delegation cheered for their state standard. A motion to adjourn to 7:30 pm and later to 10:30 am faced amendments and roll calls as New York and other states argued over scheduling and access to ballots. The roll call showed a majority favoring adjournment while debates over Philippine, Canal Zone, and other delegations continued.
Special letter explains Kansas delegates in the New York convention struggle to read ticket destinations. It details doubts about candidate support among McAdoo and Davis camps, predicting shifts, possible vice presidential consideration for Gov. Davis, and the likelihood of internal Kansas contest and realignment as the convention unfolds.
During balloting supporters clustered near the platform as Chairman Walsh faced questions from delegates. Campaign manager David Ladd Rockwell and floor manager Bruce Kremer muttered suggestions while a delegate shouted challenging the chairmanship from the floor.
Frank Hosford, delegate to the Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, spoke at the Lawrence club luncheon at Wiedeman's. He outlined convention activities focusing on underprivileged children, farmer-town relations, chamber cooperation, and patriotic citizenship duties. The Kiwanis golf team, defeating Rotary, won the Chariton Cup as permanent possession, presented by captain H. T. Jones.
Chalons France June 26 The United States rifle team won the Olympic team shooting event today with Haiti finishing second and France third.
Government figures show rapid recovery of Tokyo industries after the September disaster. Nearly 6,000 workers were rehired in March with April expected near 7,000 as printing and candy firms lead the revival. Metal work also regains momentum toward normal operation and greater labor use.
Denver reports E R Welch of Florida plans to hunt mountain lions in Colorado this summer armed with a bow and arrow. He said he can shoot through a one inch plank and expects the lions to be treed first. Stanley P Young of the US Biological Survey promised welcome to chase them from end to end of the Rockies.
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