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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
Bryan Dry forces face a limited choice as opponents maneuver to compel the Drys to present their case first to the committee, reshaping the procedural balance and signaling a potential shift in the political contest.
The McAdoo camp forms a floor organization at the Democratic convention in San Francisco. A Wichita Kansas team led by Samuel B. Amidon builds a steering group with delegates from each state to push for a two thirds ballot while the platform committee deliberates on the dry plank and party principles.
Kansas forecast shows generally fair skies and continued warmth tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures reach around 78 this morning and 90 by afternoon. lows near 60. Precipitation limited to a 1.25 inch cluster noted in marginal data.
McAdoo supporters offered no claims on vote counts for leaflets as Administration forces held firm control of convention machinery. No sign of White House preference on candidates emerged, fueling discussion of dark horses. Key figures in the selection effort included Vice President Mesmith, Chairman Cuarnings, and John W. Davis.
Senator Robinson attacks the Chicago Republican platform as vague and hypocritical. He cites anti profiteering and Armenia policies, accuses Republicans of misrule before Wilson, and warns that victory for democracy hinges on restoring Democratic control in Congress. He urges clear league of nations support and justice in postwar settlement.
At an early morning conference supporters decided to place former secretary of the treasury William Gibb McAdoo in formal nomination at the convention at the earliest opportunity Burris A Jenkins a Kansas City minister will present McAdoo's name in a formal delegation ceremony
A L Finery was arrested this morning on a jay driving charge. He pledged appearance in police court tomorrow morning.
R C Rankin warns a coal car shortage threatens ice production as government shifts coal cars to wheat transport. He says Kansas faces insufficient wheat cars, labor remains steady but some quit for harvest, and ice plant output drops from 260 to about 108 cars weekly. Rankin promises solutions but duration unclear.
Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor pressed the Democratic platform committee to adopt a progressive labor program. He argued labor unity is vital to counter a Republican stance and urged protections for wage earners and free speech, urging enactment of child labor limits and enforcement of the eight hour day.
In Mexico City on June 29 officials reported that negotiations with petroleum interests to restore government regulations have collapsed. They stated requests included nullifying Article 27 based laws, reinstating original drilling rules, and cancelling seventy five permits on national lands along coastal and river regions.
W. J. was fined one dollar in police court this morning for jay driving. See 153 Agency for insurance.
Reported scene in San Francisco June 28 describes Senator Reed facing opposition at the Missouri delegation's fight for a national convention seat. The piece notes his defiance of the president and public opinion, the tide of condemnation, and the shifting support as the convention opens with Wilson praised and Palmer and MeAdoo forces visible.
Four people die and an unknown number are injured when the Sunderland hotel on Main Street collapses. Mrs. George C. Foster and her son John left for Seattle for two months, with Foster planning to join later and visit California including Pasadena to see Ephraim Miller, longtime head of mathematics at KU.
At nineteen, Misa Frances McConnell, daughter of a Methodist bishop, graduates with a Master of Arts from the University of Denver, noted as the youngest graduate in the institution's history. Dr. Albright, chiropractor.
Chancellor E H Lindley ill come to Kansas about July 1 to assume leadership of the university. Board member J J Penny said the appointment comes two weeks earlier than expected and will allow extra time to prepare for the fall session. Lindley will leave Idaho the first week in July for the National Educational Association meeting in Salt Lake City and then proceed to Lawrence. The board reports many university matters await decisions and expresses confidence in Lindley's ability to guide the institution to success.
Amesolof Patasoni, a small 14 year old Zuni from Lawrence, dazzled at Stagg Field in Chicago with a 10 000 meter clocking well ahead of rivals in his first 1000 meter race. He emerged as a top contender for the United States Olympic team with potential for European competition, while Lawrence considers supporting his travel to the East and abroad.
Governor Coolidge delivered an address at the University of Vermont graduation in Burlington. He urged Americans to accept responsibility for wartime costs and public debt as the price of victory and prosperity, arguing greater liberty requires greater responsibility and national resolve.
Emporia marks 40 years since purchasing the Neosho River waterworks site and recalls the first system built 63 years ago this summer when George Tumbh and his late brother hauled water from Cottonwood River in a barrel pulled by an ox team.
Douglas County farm bureau asks county commissioners for a 1000 increase to total 2700 for 1921. Officials cite gopher campaigns saving alfalfa, dairy work, pest control, and worm destruction as justification, arguing 50 cents per quarter-section owner extra tax. Seth Fenton predicts passage with little opposition.
Chancellor Konstantin Fehreenbaeh outlined Germany's program stating adherence to the Versailles treaty while seeking moratoriums and pursuing policies to fulfill obligations and address former enemies as permitted by obligations. He emphasized internal and external actions to achieve what is possible.
San Francisco June 29 the committee on rates adopted a motion to reject the unit rule in states with laws requiring the election of delegates by districts. The report if adopted by the convention would split the New York delegation. The vote was 24 to 11. Also, five hundred dollars from the University budget will fund new cases for the Thayer collection to be housed on the third floor of the Administration building after September 1.
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday by Probate of Co EL Lindsey Talmadge Munday of Cedarvale Kansas and Hazel McKar of Lawrence Gordon A Smith of Kansas City Missouri and Stella Vanera Miller of Lawrence. Seattle operates an 18 member lifesaving corps of mermaids who passed tests to qualify as lifeguards at the bathing resorts.
The Citizen's Heat Light and Power Company faces taxes on a valuation of about $247,371 after Douglas County commissioners accepted the county assessor's figures. Protests by Karl Klemm, Caryl Dodds, and Ord Clingman were overruled, with plans to appeal to the state tax commission set for hearings July 9 and 10. The case hinges on classification as investment value versus physical valuation of the property.
R C Jackman asked to run wire from the power plant to Wiedemann Confectionary for electricity but the request was not settled. Chief Reinisch seeks Montreal firemen convention goer leave. Police Chief Monroe asks block centers marked to ease tourist traffic. Mayor orders painting of large eagles at block centers.
In San Francisco on June 29, supporters of the Administration won key credentials committee votes. The panel denied Senator James A. Reed of Missouri a seat and seated Clark-Howell delegates in Georgia and Attorney General Palmer, aligning with prior national committee rulings. The Oregon case favored Reed forces with Turner and Schurleman seated for half votes. Reed’s next move remained unannounced.
Mrs. A. G. Alrich slipped from the running board of a car on a Linwood hill while her daughter Frelon drove and shifted gears. The fall broke her collarbone and left her injured and alone. Roy Vickrey, back from France, won the Mrs. Mary Powell prize in Domestic Relations at the Kansas City School of Law.
Governor Alten named Tom Harley to the judicial reapportionment committee to study district distribution and avoid overworked courts. The move could reduce district numbers or reallocate work to speed cases, with opponents of losing offices pushing back. Also notes last day for property tax payments in Douglas County and remaining delinquencies.
A meeting of the Public Health Nursing association has been called for Saturday night to formulate plans for Baby Week, which will be held the third week July.
The YMCA dormitory received a water cooler from the Cutter and Smith hardware stores. Residents say it is a life saver and a practical addition to the facility.
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