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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
2
A damaged clipping from Lawrence Kansas dated June 28 1920 mentions postal circulation rights and a failed issue notice. It also lightly notes observers reporting about moisture near the San Francisco platform area and nearby venues.
Report notes Democratic delegates in San Francisco enjoy coastal weather and Pacific fleet visits while Chicago delegates anticipate a presidential nomination. The piece highlights San Francisco hospitality, local attractions, and the contrast with Chicago as a major civic event. It mentions fundraising for a new university and aging wooden bleachers at Mecoolfield urging repair.
Local leaders in Lawrence discuss creating a cooperative housing plan to house about 600 women students at the University of Kansas. Fathers, merchants, and citizens offer financial help to purchase or lease homes for a student rooming association. Two cooperative houses already operated successfully last year, and the effort aims to expand housing before the new term begins.
The text notes growing interest in expanding higher education in Lawrence and hints at future possibilities before the next academic year. It quotes a press representative in Topeka mentioning a cost of $65,000 for a new facility in the Capper buildings and references Mulvanes selling the Daily Capital. It reflects on early criticism of a young editor from North Topeka Mail, now viewed as having made a prudent choice.
The Kaw Valley area north of the river prepares for a test drill with oil prospects. Investigations by veteran oil men show surface indications of an oil field, with careful bets that a drill may justify the expenditures. Grain harvests continue as potato crops near harvest, and the valley seeks new wealth to help feed and keep prices down.
Lyman J Gaye marks his 85th birthday as Maine celebrates statehood with a week long event in Portland. The day also features the Democratic national convention in San Francisco and Ohio Republicans begin a two day state convention in Columbus. Catholic educators attend the 17th annual convention in New York City while Bruce R Campbell of Struthers Savings and Banking faces arraignment in Youngstown Ohio over defalcations reported at £606000.
Notable events listed include Queen Victoria’s Westminster coronation ceremony, 1845 Madagascar bombardment by British and French gunboats, 1875 Egypt court of justice opening, 1876 US Democratic convention nominating Tilden and Hendricks, 1886 Prince of Wales foundation stone laid in London, 1889 Maria Mitchell’s death, 1915 Swiss women’s peace march in Stockholm, and 1916 Karl Liebknecht’s Berlin sentence for high treason.
Lyman J. Gage a former U S Treasury secretary born in Millisen County New York. Dr Alexis Cavrel of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research born in France age 47 today. Frederick T L Chase eminent Yale astronomer born in Boulder Colorado age 59 today.
A list profiles lawyers who served in Congress or government roles and rose to national prominence during the Wilson era. Names include A Mitchell Talmer Pennsylvanian attorney general James M Cox Furnifold M Mat North Carolina and Edward T Meredith Iowa with varied careers from judges and ambassadors to governors and party leaders.
The University press will print the June Graduate Magazine soon per Miss Ames Thompson Alumni secretary and editor. The issue will feature graduate news and aims to produce the mate out before the work over.
Thorac Hannen of Kaper pent Sunday with termati. The fragment mentions a person and events but lacks clear context or full details to identify a coherent news item.
One year ago today Allied powers and German delegates signed the peace treaty at Versailles. President Wilson urged acceptance without change or reservation in a nationwide address. The item also notes Coca Cola consumption and a bicycle ride, with a local contact.
Lawrence plans a national holiday program at Woodland Park next Monday with a demonstration of the new serial fire truck at 7 30 p m in front of the grandstand. Lieutenant Governor Huffman will speak at 8 p m followed by military drill National Guard and American Legion events, baseball track and bicycle races, community singing, and an 8 30 fireworks show. Dancing continues into the evening.
Local notes describe Crowder Vira Shields and Josephine Yeoman visiting Bracket and Lone Star area households. Families including Collins, Cullagh, Quoley, Mercer, Wray, Woolard, Underwood, Orr and Donigan are mentioned with Sunday and Monday gatherings near Lawrence and surrounding camps.
The column lists births and familial visits including Poa Tittle and Daisy Scheer visiting, Mr. and Mrs. George Anderton visiting Fivlor, and Abe and Jesse Viles at various homes. It notes a new daughter born at Stor mont Hospital, June 202, and mentions injuries like Will Harris breaking his arm while cranking a car.
A brief notice notes Mrs. Kate Benander returning to her Richmond home after several days visiting at the O. A. Bidinger residence following a severe fracture that is healing as well as could be expected.
Relatives neighbors and friends from La Harpe Baldwin Lawrence and Topeka visited at several Sibley homes over the week. Attendees included the Mills Cowles Irwin Freese Marshall Akin and Crowe families with extended calls in Belvaine Lawrence and Manhattan during a period of noted hospitality.
Belvo residents and friends shared meals and visits through the week with Madge Woodward George Houth Jr and family Mildred and Dixie Thome Lucile Humphrey and others. Church and community events included a County strauschings gathering at the First Methodist Church in Lawrence on June 19th.
Graduates from Belvoir are celebrated. Mr Les Demeritt called at the Petefish home in Fairview Sunday. James Cummings visited the Murphy home Tuesday evening. Miss Miklred and Dixie Hume stayed with Miss Marie Jampschroders Tuesday night and Wednesday. Horace Humphrey and Lucile and Eugene visited John McKinney of Clinton Sunday. A political meeting drew neighbors to Clinton Tuesday night. Gilbert and Albert Demeritt of Moran visit brothers Les and Fred. Mr and Mrs Michael Had and family enjoy a new Overland car.
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