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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
4
Local publication notice from 1919 in Lawrence Kansas requesting page rolls and readers to report mislaid copies. Includes classifieds and a stray remark about Lenine and Trotzky and a minister’s daughter query at an operatic performance.
A letter advocates Mayor George de Moock of Lawrenhter as receiver to restore public service and enhance profits for stockholders, arguing his demonstrated intelligence in other ventures would suit the gas firm.
The Mreich blood of Quehor province fails to supply men or money for the war effort, leaving it as the sole province in Can- to underperform in resources.
The piece surveys political friction in the dominion amid tensions over prohibition and reform figures. It mentions General Coxey as a historical figure and Director General Hines as a noteworthy official, noting resistance to price fixing and a controversial paint advertising push by publishers amid a shifting media landscape.
Berkley Walker takes over as editor and publisher of Tr Tr Torte County Times in Je rome Idaho. He recently married Miss Etna Cone of Lawrence and the couple visited James H Alitehells home. The front page shows a high tone photo of J Robb Brady former KU student and son of the late Senator J T Brady of Idaho. Brady has recently drawn attention by pursuing the Willard Dempsey fight for Pontiac. Brady is disliked by many Lawrence friends from his student days.
The article argues that rent increases lag behind other prices, delaying construction. It notes higher values raise living costs and that limited new housing will persist until rents catch up with overall price levels.
The piece mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a top purifying medicine and describes postwar housing shortages, rising rents and material costs. It notes Topeka and Tulsa rental dynamics, Baker University fundraising, local elections in North Lawrence, a library membership offer, a buffalo hunting excursion, and price raid claim meetings in Topeka.
A 1867 snapshot recalls mobbing of a Black prisoner en route to jail by members of his own race. It notes LS Kal loch, former Baptist pastor, as a famed but controversial figure. The piece chronicles the Republican Daily Journal’s views, the 20th anniversary of Rev H D Fisher, and early Leavenworth schools with Central and Quincy buildings, census figures, teacher salaries, and staff lists.
1708 Laval the first Roman Catholic bishop in Canada died in Quebec born France April 80 1623. 1814 Riots in Philadelphia Native American Party vs Irish residents. 186 Panamanian rail wreck killed 43. 1882 Epping Forest opened to the people forever by Queen Victoria. 1891 Hoke Smith UNC commencement address. 1902 Rear Admiral William T Sampson died in Washington born Palmyra NY Feb 9 1840. 1915 Paris reports German offensive checked. 1916 Germany seeks peace in note to US England rejects. 1917 Allies urge US to send troops to France.
Today lists Frederick William the Prussian Crown Prince born Trotsdam 37 years ago, Robert K Peary born Cresson Pa 63 years ago, Oscar W Underwood born Louisville Ky 57 years ago, Philander G Knox born Eat Feng Pa 66 years ago, John T McCutcheon born Tippecanoe county Ind 49 years ago. Also a bread ad touts economical large-quantity supplies and appetizing loaf quality.
War era discussions on minimum standards for health education and work of children begin in Washington under the Children's Bureau of the Labor Department. The National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Associations also opens in Kansas City with sessions through Saturday.
The Federal Council of Church of Christ in America holds a special session in Cleveland focusing on church reconstruction work as the central theme starting today.
Following a spirited campaign, Baltimore voters head to the polls today to choose a mayor and other municipal officials amid a charged election day.
The K U Athletic Association shows a profit from the state high school meet held May 3. Gate receipts totaled 104.75 dollars and entrance fees brought the total to 239.75 dollars. Previously the event was viewed as advertisement with no expected profit. Elks hold regular meeting Wednesday May 1st at 8 p m with initiation and business.
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