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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses an Audit Bureau circulation notice from Lawrence Kansas dated May 37 1920. It references press issues and government declarations about independence in Georgia and Turkey related to League of Nations discussions amid broad commentary on earnings and living standards.
The Sinn Fein movement is described as using sabotage tactics in politics to undermine government and stoke rebellion. Analysts differ on whether this signals a real threat of destruction of property, tax records, or police, and how the government will respond with potential military dispatches.
Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson testify that naval plans existed before U S entry into World War I but the service faced manpower shortages and delays in increases. Critics charge higher ups delayed expansion while praising sailors willingness to fight. Witnesses acknowledge gaps in wartime preparedness.
The piece cites Kansas City banker P W Goebel arguing cars drive credit scarcity, noting Detroit’s influence in Cleveland district and Kansas' 240000 autos. It criticizes costly securities, calls for more production and work, and urges returning to biblical labor ethics to fund wealth and credit.
A timeline recalls 1642 founding of Ville Marie modern Montreal. 1820 premiere of Virginius. 1841 deadly Quebec landslide. 1849 St Louis fire destroying much of the city and 23 steam boats. 1912 National Socialist Convention in Indianapolis nominating Eugene Debs.
Charles V. O. Kettering baritone and Miles G. Blin pianist present a Fraser Hall recital tomorrow May 18. Programs include Elijah Mendelssohn and Chopin works, with orchestral accompaniment by Prof. Carl A. Preyer and Mr Klim.
Mysterious diary pages appeared on the Baldwin front porch during Friday evening activities. The Delta team suspects a practical joke in removing items. authorities hope the articles are returned soon. Meanwhile Baker’s baseball squad hammered Wellsville in a rematch and prepared for upcoming big games.
An unknown man threw a hand grenade into a halt at Ensligen near Stat 2 during a clerical party meeting in support of former Reich Chancellor Mathias Braberport a Finance Minister candidate. Several people were injured.
Scout notes describe inviting volunteers to support a visit and new camp functions. The piece mentions troop activities, upcoming Mondays, and plans for a divided weekend schedule as scouts prepare for leadership roles and a possible camp arrangement.
Fragmentary OCR notes list birthdays and names including individuals from New York and New Jersey. The garbled text references a Bishop Eugene and other locales with unclear affiliations or professions.
A local pageant featured a notable Sunbeams group with graceful costumes and stage presence. Competitors Trent, Ley, McAlister, Carter, Buck, Clark, Weber, Stolund, Vivianca Nown, and Svernter Ince performed, drawing praise for color and effort though some entries showed missteps.
Fragmented note recalls a Naval XC-4 event near the Azores and a Tennessee politician, Kamp Clark, elected Democratic minority leader in the House. The text also mentions a water main project on a Tennessee street and a dental clinic ad, with garbled addresses and phone hints.
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