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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
4
A long editorial reflects on disarmament versus war readiness, noting that disarmament will require action beyond proposals. It discusses New York politics over prohibition, labor and employer clashes, and German political sentiment toward a future monarchy with stronger checks on authority.
The article argues about Hiram Johnson's failure to secure a California favorite son endorsement. It notes Californians' views on Coolidge's nomination, McAdoo’s appeal among Democrats, and the convention’s fight over a two-thirds majority. It mentions Hollywood figure William Gibbs McAdoo and the shifting delegate dynamics as the convention nears.
The veteran traveler Frank G Carpenter marks his seventieth year today, a career spanning decades of letters featured in American newspapers. His long service to readers has made him a familiar figure across two generations.
Fragmented OCR passage notes baby growth benchmarks from birth to eight months and calls for medical attention if head size appears unusually large or leg bones do not develop as expected. It then shifts to a biographical sketch of Mr. Carpenter, a journalist and lecturer on foreign lands.
The Tennessean notes the birth centenary of William Walker the adventurer and filibuster celebrated as a key historical figure. A U.S. Senate subcommittee begins public inquiry into the 1922 Texas senatorial election today. A four day Washington conference on women’s role in American politics opens under the Women’s Committee for Political Action, with discussions by both men and women.
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity marks a May week long drive from May 11 to 18 to urge 5,000,000 Negro youth toward high school and college. About 50 chapters from Yale to California will promote education under Upsilon chapter at the University of Kansas, with leaders Wilkerson and Woodley directing. President Coolidge and national secretary Norman L. McGhee commend the effort, noting Harding’s support and broad institutional endorsement nationwide.
Miss Florence Bennett left Tuesday evening for Melvern to spend a short time near her brother Frederick Bennett and wife. Mrs B S Bennett will accompany her home after two weeks with her son. F R Marcelle of Maryville was guest of Miss Grace Stevenson taking photographs for Knights of Columbus in Esmontoria. The Williams quarantine was lifted. Marion Louise recovered from scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs Forrest Hartley visited Lawrence on Tuesday. Mrs J Howard Campbell conducted business in Ottawa on Tuesday. Mrs Frank Wolfe left for Topeka as a delegate to the state convention of the PEO Sisterhood. Baldwin men including W M Clark and others traveled to Lawrence and Topeka for road improvement business. Reverend Marcus Morgan spent Tuesday in Baldwin at the Zeta Chi house. The Merry family hosted Baldwin First Methodist Sunday School class at West High with a large guest list. Dr Oscar Bison attended business in Topeka. Forty five Baldwin Choral Union members attended the Messiah in Lawrence and felt well repaid.
Mrs irgil Wood and children Edward and Sarah Margaret return home in Independence after visiting Baldwin friends. Ped ward treated by grandfather Dr L M Powell for dog bite. no rabies. Dr J F Brock of Lawrence transacted business. Miss Mary Follin to visit from Tucson, Arizona in Kansas City and Baldwin. Billy Quayle turns seven with Dreamhaven party at Bishop W A Quayle home. C V Lutz from Worden neighborhood on business trip to Kansas City. Miss Martha Cowgill teaching in Lawrence spent weekend in Baldwin. Funeral for Theodore Brown at his daughter Mrs George Frye's home. burial West Baldwin cemetery. J H Hatter dies after stroke. funeral at his residence with Rev C W Bailey. Baker Quartette sang at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr Hatter survived by wife and four children. White Fish stock sale ad ends with Navy news and Pomander Walk promo.
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