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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1926
Page
4
The issue surveys Kansas wheat yield forecasts, price implications, and national factors shaping income. It also discusses England’s strike dynamics, potential violence, and the mood of labor leaders amid a cautious public stance. Kansas City, Kansas municipal concerns hint at past mismanagement and cautionary reform.
The record notes the British strikers complicate positions as congress faces time pressure. Lawmakers have yet to decide on farm measure form legislation, with delay explained by the unprecedented difficulty of the current farm policy questions.
Editorial notes Thomas J. Norton’s return to the State University to speak at the Students' Union cornerstone laying. His remarks honor war dead and affirm clean thinking and honest patriotism amid rising snobbery and destructive criticism, a welcome sign for old fashioned citizenship.
Fifty years ago Doc March left the post office for San Juan. J W McMillan's family headed east. J J Reser showed a fine homegrown carriage, with parts from local makers, and offered cheaper orders from the East. The issue notes school literary contests, prizes, and local society events with names and places in the town.
Clara G Elston and husband transfer Lot 7 in Steele's addition of block 8 Earl's addition to Wilbur Sawyer for $1 and other valuable consideration.
House continues debate on relief bills while rail and farm policy topics surface. Advertisements and local business names appear in the clipped item, noting Fitch's Dandry Remover and Rankin's Drug Store at 1101 Mass. More context is limited due to the damaged OCR text.
A collage of brief items from Newark to Milwaukee covers personal, political, and odd incidents. A father mourns his daughter as Sister Mary Agnes after a funeral urn holds her belongings. A German pilot eyes safe deceleration, while a falling machine rebalances. France critiques Germany and Britain. Labor minister cites birth rate parity with Germany. Unemployment figures show small numbers in Paris versus England and Germany. Dutch royals intrigue for Princess Juliana’s future, Ferdinand returning from England for a military conference. A Chicago man survives a fall under an elevator car, later charged with disorderly conduct after witnesses. A bee triggers a fatal accident for B E Knudson in Chicago as his car crashes into a pole.
Confederate Memorial Day activities mark Kentucky and the Carolinas as centenaries and anniversaries. Many organizations celebrate milestones, with notable events including a three day Scottish Rite Masonry jubilee in Wheeling and the Second Chemical Equipment Exposition in Cleveland. Industry meetings open in Philadelphia and Niagara Falls, while Atlantic City hosts a major radio trades gathering.
Cass Gilbert, the new president of the National Academy of Design, is a sixty year old architect from Zanesville Ohio. He trained at MIT after schooling in Zanesville and St Paul began his practice in 1883. He designed the customs house, the Woolworth Building and other major New York structures and contributed to state capitols, libraries, and university plans.
Secretary James Davis paid tribute at Arlington Cemetery noting that the best in a man comes from his mother and praising today’s women while lamenting flappers. In a separate city court, E Smith pleaded guilty to speeding at 15 mph over the limit on North Seventh Street and was fined by Judge C H Daugherty after a race attempt.
Pacific dispatcher James B. Stewart died after pneumonia contracted following Saturday work hours. Funeral burial planned in Fort Wayne, Indiana, his former home.
Local police reported a 29 year old man escaped from the federal penitentiary last night at 1 o'clock. He stands five feet six inches, with black hair and a distinctive mole on his left side. Details remain fragmentary as investigators pursue leads.
Basil Rife was grading a public highway near here when a four horse team from Aills Four Horses of Little River Lightning was killed after an accident. Rife was not injured.
Mabel Fitch visits grandmother Mrs Anna Myers and other residents attend weekend gatherings. Local clubs meet at homes, with Federated Clubs and PWHO activities noted. High school party in new auditorium, Lawrence trips, and Mrs Zoellner hosts. PT A plans meeting with officer election. musical entertainment raises funds.
Returns home from Topeka highlight social visits and home progress as Elm Park house work nears June occupancy. Numerous social events include bridge nights, club dinners, and guest lists featuring Mott, Seifert, Broadrick, Phenicie, Hoskins, Allen, and Adams. Regional gatherings cover Washburn dinner, Y M P clubs, and civic events with extensive attendee rosters and travel to Kansas City and Leavenworth.
Local notes record many residents visiting, teaching, and attending events. Mrs Ed Grob mourns a father’s passing. weddings unfold at Garnett and Roscoe areas. Baker university students visit for Mothers Day. farmers unions meet at Pleasant Valley and other halls. various families welcome visitors and travel between Eudora and nearby towns.
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